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… Also speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Development Company and Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School said the app is “very appropriate. …
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A climate finance expert and Head-Department of Public Administration and Health at the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), Professor Albert Ahenkan, has said climate finance presents an opportunity for Ghanaian small and medium enterprises (SMEs …
… term investment thinking and deeper collaboration across the ecosystem in order to strengthen pension outcomes and achieve the intended objectives of the pension sector reform under Act 766.” In a key note address, Economist and lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School …
When the 2026 AD Scientific Index rankings were released, one name once again stood above every other marketing scholar on the African continent, Professor Robert Ebo Hinson of the University of Ghana Business School. …
… He holds an MPhil in Finance (UGBS) and a First-Class Honors BSc in Actuarial Science (KNUST), and is a Chartered Global Investment Analyst as well as an ACI-Certified Treasury Professional (Distinction). …
Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 edition of the global Best Scientist Ranking by Research.com. …
Professor Justice Bawole, the Dean of the University of Ghana Business School (UGBS), has condemned social media content creators who target and ridicule Junior High School (JHS) leavers for viral visibility. …
… He is a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School and a Chartered Marketer (CIM, UK), widely recognised for his work on political marketing, digital strategy and brand positioning in Africa. …
… He is a Professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School, a chartered marketer (CIM, UK), and a leading voice on political marketing, digital engagement and brand positioning in Africa. …
Ghana's rice farmers have abandoned fields for the 2026 planting season because they remain burdened with more than 700,000 metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice from last year, lack planting capital, and say government has made no tangible intervention despite promises. A former director of the Peasant Farmers Association reported that tractors are idle across major rice-producing valleys in the North, Volta, and Oti Regions, with farmers owing equipment operators and unable to service debts incurred to buy paddy rice on credit.
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Rice farmers have halted planting due to 700,000 tonnes of unsold stock and lack of government support—a critical agricultural crisis affecting food security and rural livelihoods.
Ghana's rice farmers have abandoned fields for the 2026 planting season because they remain burdened with more than 700,000 metric tonnes of unsold paddy rice from last year, lack planting capital, and say government has made no tangible intervention despite promises. A former director of the Peasant Farmers Association reported that tractors are idle across major rice-producing valleys in the North, Volta, and Oti Regions, with farmers owing equipment operators and unable to service debts incurred to buy paddy rice on credit.
When global climate negotiations open in Antalya this November, they will be presided over by Türkiye hosting and Australia leading negotiations as equal partners. The arrangement, guided by principles of dialogue, consensus, and action, aims to restore confidence in the global climate regime at a time when trust is under strain.
The Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Ghana has called on HR professionals to maintain accountability and ethical leadership as the Human Resource Management Professionals Act, 2020 (Act 1020) takes full effect, making it unlawful for individuals to perform HR functions in Ghana without being certified CIHRM members.
Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang, born in 1989, has progressed from student leadership at the University of Ghana to roles in Ghana's public administration and international platforms. He holds a BA in English and Political Science and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.
An economist at the University of Ghana argues that falling monetary policy rates will have limited impact on businesses unless the banking sector's elevated non-performing loan ratio is addressed. The NPL ratio declined to 18.0 percent in April 2026 from 23.6 percent a year earlier, but the Bank of Ghana has directed banks to reduce it below 15 percent by end-2026 and further to 10 percent by 2027.
Access Bank (Ghana) Plc has appointed Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following Bank of Ghana regulatory approval. The executives bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
An economist at the University of Ghana Business School argues that falling monetary policy rates will have limited impact on businesses unless elevated credit risk tied to high non-performing loans (NPLs) is addressed. Ghana's banking sector NPL ratio stood at 18.9 percent in December 2025, with bad loans valued at over GH¢21 billion, prompting the Bank of Ghana to direct banks to reduce NPL ratios below 15 percent by end of 2026.
Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has announced the appointment of Eugene Ocansey as Executive Director, Retail and SME Banking, and Nana Kwabena Afoom as Executive Director, Wholesale Banking, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The two appointees bring more than four decades of combined experience in retail banking, SME development, corporate and institutional banking, digital transformation, and risk management.
Quality governance in the boardroom significantly influences institutional outcomes across public, private, educational, and non-profit sectors, determining whether organizations fulfill mandates and retain stakeholder confidence despite similar resources and challenges.
On May 25, 2026, Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority announced a ban on selected plastic products, including polystyrene foam, as a major environmental policy response to plastic pollution. The country generates over 3,000 metric tons of plastic waste daily, with an estimated 86 percent improperly disposed, contributing to ocean and waterway contamination.
The University of Ghana has launched the UGA Network App to reconnect graduates and strengthen ties with its alumni community. The app allows alumni to register, verify status, search for other graduates by year or location, register for events, participate in mentorship programs, and support university initiatives.
A climate finance expert at the University of Ghana Business School says SMEs can access cheaper capital through climate finance if they become "climate smart," but many lack awareness and bankable projects despite Ghana having a dedicated climate fund worth US$100 million.
Pension industry leaders have called for renewed commitment to strengthen the sustainability of Ghana's pension sector and protect contributors' retirement income security. The appeal came during the eighth edition of the Pension Strategy conference in Accra, where stakeholders examined the investment landscape and future of pension fund management.
Professor Robert Ebo Hinson of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked Africa's Number One Marketing Scholar for the fifth consecutive year by the 2026 AD Scientific Index, based on research indicators including citations, H-index performance, publication productivity and global scholarly impact.
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
The Bank of Ghana's 2025 audited financial statements show it spent GH¢16.73 billion in a single year paying interest to commercial banks on liquidity-absorption instruments—nearly double the 2024 amount and the central bank's single biggest structural cost burden.
Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 Research.com global Best Scientist Ranking, with 13,272 citations and 212 publications. He was also awarded the 2026 Research.com Economics and Finance Leader Award in Ghana.
Professor Justice Bawole, Dean of the University of Ghana Business School, has condemned content creators who target and ridicule Junior High School leavers for viral visibility on social media. Bawole argues that students' inability to speak English fluently reflects systemic educational inequality rather than intelligence, and warns that such digital exploitation can damage young people's confidence and academic futures.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company CEO, Professor Kobby Mensah, has been named among the 2026 "Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now" by The Place Brand Observer, making him the only West African tourism development executive in this year's selection. The recognition acknowledges his convergence of academic insight and applied leadership in destination development.
Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among The Place Brand Observer's 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now. He is the only West African tourism development executive on the list, joining leaders from The Gambia, Estonia, Sweden, the UK, Chile, Thailand, Sierra Leone and the United States.
Professor Kobby Mensah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, has been named among the 2026 Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding by The Place Brand Observer. He is the only West African tourism development executive on this year's list, which recognises practitioners, policymakers and researchers advancing the field.
Economist Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako says Ghana's recent exchange rate stability is a turning point for the economy, easing the cedi's earlier sharp fluctuations and helping to restore macroeconomic confidence. She notes that sustaining this stability will require disciplined fiscal management and continued coordination between monetary and fiscal authorities.
Prof. Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako of the University of Ghana Business School stated that Ghana's economy has transitioned from crisis management to recovery, citing sustained macroeconomic stability and exchange rate stability as key indicators, though she noted that improvements have not yet fully reached households and firms.
The Ghana Tourism Development Company and University of Ghana Business School marked the 2026 World Safety Day in Accra under the theme "Good Psychosocial Working Environment: A Pathway to Thriving Workers and Strong Organizations." The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment stressed that workers must be treated with dignity and that psychological hazards including excessive workload, bullying and job insecurity are as important to address as physical workplace risks.
The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.
Mfantsipim School, founded in 1876 by visionaries including John Mensah Sarbah, James Picot and Rev W.T. Balmer alongside the Methodist Church Ghana, marked its 150th anniversary with "Founder's Day Weekend" celebrations in Cape Coast, including a torch run, candlelight procession and the lighting of a sesquicentennial flame.